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174Vehicle care9Danger
Ensure adequate ventilation when
charging the battery. There is a
risk of explosion if gases
generated during charging are
allowed to accumulate!
Jump starting 3 199.
Warning label
Meaning of symbols: ● No sparks, naked flames or smoking.
● Always shield eyes. Explosive gases can cause blindness or
injury.
● Keep the vehicle battery out of reach of children.
● The vehicle battery contains sulfuric acid which could cause
blindness or serious burn
injuries.
● See the Owner's Manual for further information.
● Explosive gas may be present in the vicinity of the battery.Additional battery
Depending on the vehicle's auxiliary
equipment, certain models may have
an additional battery mounted under
the front passenger bench seat.
Note
The additional battery is
automatically connected to the main vehicle battery only when the engine
is running. It does not need to be
manually disconnected before
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Vehicle care201Caution
Do not tow the vehicle from the
rear. The front towing eye must
only be used for towing and not
recovering a vehicle.
Caution
Activate the child locks in the rear
doors if the rear seats are
occupied.
Child locks 3 32.
Switch on ignition to permit operation
of brake lights, horn and windscreen
wipers, and move the steering wheel
slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
Note
Depending on version, it may be
necessary to switch on the engine to
permit operation of brake lights.
Move the selector lever to neutral.
Release the parking brake.
Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
When the engine is not running,
considerably more force is needed to
brake and steer.
Switch on hazard warning flashers
3 113.
To prevent the entry of exhaust fumes
from the towing vehicle, switch on the air recirculation system 3 119 and
close the windows.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye
and replace cap.
Towing another vehicle
The fixed towing eye is located under the rear bumper, on the left vehicle
side.
Attach a tow rope - or better still a tow
rod - to the rear towing eye, never to
the rear axle and suspension units.
The rear towing eye must only be
used for towing and not recovering a
vehicle.
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226IndexAAbsorptive Glass Mat battery .....173
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 167
AdBlue ................ 101, 106, 142, 207
AdBlue tank ................................ 215
Adjustable air vents ...................129
AGM battery ............................... 173
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........98
Airbag deactivation ................64, 98
Airbag label............................. 60, 64
Airbag system .............................. 60
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 130
Air conditioning system .............. 119
Air intake .................................... 130
Air recirculation ...................119, 200
Air vents...................................... 129
Alert ............................................ 105
Antifreeze ................................... 171
Antilock brake system ................ 148
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....100
Anti-theft alarm system ................38
Anti-theft bolts............................. 196
Anti-theft locking system .............. 37
Anti-theft security lock ..................25
Appearance care ........................202
Armrest ........................................ 50
Ashtrays ....................................... 90 Automatic anti-dazzle ..................42Automatic fuel cut-off ..................136
Automatic light control ...............111
Automatic locking ........................31
Autostop ............................. 135, 137
Auxiliary heater ........................... 124
B Battery .................... 22, 23, 124, 173
Battery discharge protection ......117
Battery, jump starting.................. 199
Belts.............................................. 55 Bench seat.................................... 76
Bonnet ....................................... 168
Bottle holders................................ 76
Brake and clutch fluid .................207
Brake assist ............................... 149
Brake fluid .................................. 172
Brakes ............................... 148, 172
Brake system ............................... 99
Breakdown.................................. 200
Bulb replacement ....................... 177
C
Capacities .................................. 215
Car Pass ...................................... 22
Catalytic converter .....................141
Central locking system ................26
Centre high-mounted brake light 179
Changing tyre and wheel size ...192
Charging system .......................... 99
Child locks ................................... 32
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